Clinical & Rehabilitative

Cardiac Rehabilitation

Post-cardiac event exercise program addressing progressive cardiovascular reconditioning, breathing pattern restoration, anxiety management through movement, and functional capacity rebuilding within medical parameters.

Clinical note: Cardiac rehabilitation must operate within parameters set by the cardiology team. RPE-based intensity monitoring replaces heart rate targets when medications affect heart rate response. Exercise is medicine for cardiac recovery.
6
ROM Tests
3
Corrective Priorities
4
Risk Factors

Key ROM Tests

1 Diaphragmatic Assessment
2 Thoracic Extension
3 Hip Flexion Active
4 Ankle Dorsiflexion
5 Single Leg Balance
6 Cervical Flexion Extension

Risk Factors Assessed

Diaphragmatic Assessment
Thoracic Extension
Hip Flexion Active
Ankle Dorsiflexion

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Cardiac Rehabilitation assessment include?
The assessment covers Diaphragmatic Assessment, Thoracic Extension, Hip Flexion Active, Ankle Dorsiflexion with functional screening criteria. It generates a prioritized corrective plan with 3 intervention targets.
How is the Cardiac Rehabilitation protocol different from a general assessment?
This protocol is calibrated specifically for cardiac rehabilitation with 6 targeted tests, impaired-specific benchmarks, and corrective exercises designed for this population's unique needs and constraints.
How do I get started with the Cardiac Rehabilitation protocol?
Apply for an assessment through AKMI. Your coach will run the Cardiac Rehabilitation protocol as part of your initial structural evaluation, then build a personalized corrective plan based on the findings.

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Your coach runs this protocol as part of your structural evaluation, then builds a personalized corrective plan based on the data.

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Protocol Details

Category
Clinical & Rehabilitative
ROM Tests
6
Corrective Targets
3
Benchmarked
Screening-based
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